Urban Liberalism in Imperial Germany Frankfurt am Main, 1866-1914 [Hardcover]

This innovative study of urban liberalism in the most liberal major city in Imperial Germany goes well beyond anything currently available. The author draws on original archival sources to examine the nature of German liberalism from the annexation of Prussia to the outbreak of the First World War.

1. Introduction
2. The Advent of Politics
3. The Diversification of Local Politics
4. Liberals and Education
5. Liberal Social Policies
6. Liberalism and Municipal Finance
7. Conclusion
1. Introduction
2. The Advent of Politics
3. The Diversification of Local Politics
4. Liberals and Education
5. Liberal Social Policies
6. Liberalism and Municipal Finance
7. Conclusion

A case study of the development of urban liberalism in the commercial city of Frankfurt am Main...[T]his book has implications that reach will beyond its local focus...[A] thought-provoking book. --CHOICE